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BT1131: BIOTECHNOLOGY LABORATORY-I 0 0 4 2]
Laboratory: Introduction to lab and lab environment, Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), Identification of different cells, mitosis in
onion root tip. Study of electron micrographs of cell organelles- cell ultrastructure, specialized chromosomes, nucleus, Golgi body
and endoplasmic reticulum. Study of different stages of mitosis in onion root tip. Study of different stages of meiosis in anthers of
Datura innoxia. Study of Permanent slides of different cell organelles and specimens in the above mentioned class work material.

CA1170 FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTERS [1 1 0 2]
Computer Fundamentals, Definition and Purpose, Data, Information and Knowledge, Characteristics of Computers, Classification
of Computers, Generations of Computer, Basic organization of Computer, System Software and Application Software. Operating
Systems and Multimedia, Types of Operating System, Windows v/s Linux, Mobile based OS, Multimedia, Definition and Types ,
Multimedia Software, Computer Networks, Applications of Networking, Network Topologies- Mesh, Bus, Star, Ring, Types of
Network (LAN, MAN, WAN), Network Cables- Optical Fiber, Twisted, Co-axial, Network Devices- Hubs, Switch, Router, Network
Interface Card, Ethernet, Internet, Introduction and Usage of Internet, Internet Connectivity Options (Wired and Wireless), IP
Addressing and DNS, Website, URL, HTML, Web Browser and Search Engines, Operational Guideline of Computer Usage, Do’s and
Don’ts of Computer, E-mails, Email Etiquettes, Cyber Security, Internet Frauds, Secure Password Formation , Computer Security,
Malware, Virus, Ransomware, Social Media and its Impact.
References:
1. R. Thareja, Fundamental of Computer, (1e) Oxford Publications, 2014.
2. K. Atul, Information Technology, (3e) Tata McGraw Hill Publication, 2008.

CA1175 FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTERS LAB [0 0 2 1]
Computer Peripheral and Windows operations, MS WORD- Creating and formatting of a document, Introduction of cut, copy and
paste operations, to explore various page layout and printing options, creating. Formatting, editing Table in MS word, Introduction
of Graphics and print options in MS word, Introduce the student with mail merge option. MS EXCEL- creation of spreadsheet and
usage of excel, Formatting and editing in worksheet, Sorting, Searching in Excel sheets, using formula and filter in MS excel,
printing and additional features of worksheet, maintaining multiple worksheet and creating graphics chart. MS POWER POINT –
creation of presentation, Power point views, creating slides and other operations, Using design, animation, and transition in slides,
Internet Tools, Using Email and Outlook facilities, Google Drive, Google Forms, Google Spreadsheet, Google groups.
References:
1. R. Thareja, Fundamental of Computer, (1e) Oxford Publications, 2014.
2. K. Atul, Information Technology, (3e) Tata McGraw Hill Publication, 2008.

CY1003: ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE [3 0 0 3]
Introduction: Multidisciplinary nature, scope and importance, sustainability and sustainable development. Ecosystems: Concept,
structure and function, energy flow, food chain, food webs and ecological succession, examples. Natural Resources (Renewable
and Non-renewable Resources): Land resources and land use change, Land degradation, soil erosion and desertification,
deforestation. Water: Use and over-exploitation, floods, droughts, conflicts. Energy resources: Renewable and non- renewable
energy sources, alternate energy sources, growing energy needs, case studies. Biodiversity and Conservation: Levels,
biogeographic zones, biodiversity patterns and hot spots, India as a mega‐biodiversity nation; Endangered and endemic species,
threats, conservation, biodiversity services. Environmental Pollution: Type, causes, effects, and controls of Air, Water, Soil and
Noise pollution, nuclear hazards and human health risks, fireworks, solid waste management, case studies. Environmental Policies
and Practices: Climate change, global warming, ozone layer depletion, acid rain, environment laws, environmental protection acts,
international agreements, nature reserves, tribal populations and rights, human wildlife conflicts in Indian context. Human
Communities and the Environment: Human population growth, human health and welfare, resettlement and rehabilitation, case
studies, disaster management, environmental ethics, environmental communication and public awareness, case studies. Field
Work and visit.
References:
1. R. Rajagopalan, Environmental Studies: From Crisis to Cure, Oxford University Press, 2016.
2. A. K. De, Environmental Studies, New Age International Publishers, New Delhi, 2007.
3. E. Bharucha, Text book of Environmental Studies for undergraduate courses, Universities Press, Hyderabad, 2013.
4. R. Carson, Silent Spring, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2002.
5. M. Gadgil & R. Guha, This Fissured Land: An Ecological History of India, University of California Press, 1993.
6. M. J. Groom, K. Meffe Gary and C. R. Carroll, Principles of Conservation Biology, OUP, USA, 2005.

LN1106: COMMUNICATIVE ENGLISH [2 0 0 2]
Communication- Definition, Process, Types, Flow, Modes, Barriers; Types of Sentences; Modal Auxiliaries; Tenses and its Usage;
Voice; Reported Speech; Articles; Subject-Verb Agreement; Spotting Errors; Synonyms and Antonyms; One Word Substitution;
Reading Comprehension; Précis Writing; Essay Writing; Formal Letter Writing; Email Etiquettes; Résumé & Curriculum Vitae;
Statement of Purpose; Presentations

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